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SBA of MARYLAND

SBA of Maryland
2416 Lampost Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234
Contact: Sue Whelan, President
(410) 665-1543
Web site: http://home.comcast.net/~sbamaryland/

Officers
Sue Whelan, President (410) 665-1543
Karen Snead, Vice President (410)321-1594
Dan Palich, Treasurer (410) 833-3197
Janice Stanton, Recording Secretary (410) 489-9053
Amber Luckert, Corresponding Secretary (410) 931-2771

History of Chapter - The chapter is a non-profit organization formed in December 1975 by a group of parents of children with spina bifida. The parents wanted to help families of children with spina bifida by providing friendship and compassion by sharing information about spina bifida. The organization also helps by providing financial assistance, educational and group activities. The Spina Bifida Association of Maryland is run by volunteers from families affected by spina bifida. We have no paid staff.

Geographic Area Served - Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Howard Counties

Member Services - Assistance for the care and treatment of spina bifida. Hold bi-monthly educational meetings and social activities.

Membership Requirements - $20 annual membership fee.

Upcoming Events:

Picnic
Saturday, August 7, 2010
1:00-7:00 p.m.
Holbrook Farm
4800 Cliff Sullivan Road
Reisterstown, MD
RSVP to Sue Whelan by July 24th, 410-665-1543 or suespalace@comcast.net

General Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 12, 2010
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Trinity Assembly of God
2122 West Joppa Road
Directions: Take 695 to Falls Road (Exit 23B). At first traffic light, make a right onto Joppa Road.
Cross over the bridge and the church is located on the left. Go to the Fellowship Hall.

SBA of the NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

Spina Bifida Network of the National Capital Area
P.O. Box 523415
Springfield, VA 22152-5415
Contact: Jill Hill, President
(703) 455-4900
Web site: http://www.sbanca.com/

Board of Directors
Jill Hill, President (703) 455-5223
Amy Thomason, Vice President (703) 719-5551
Georganne Friedrich, Secretary (301) 251-5953
Daniel Pisconte, Web Master (301) 505-2980
Kirsten Madaus, Board Member (202) 306-4841
Lauren O'Connor, Board Member (240) 453-9603
Lucy Swan, Board Member (301) 260-0971

History of Chapter - The chapter formed as a non-profit organization to serve individuals with spina bifida and their families living in the District of Columbia. Over the years, the chapter has expanded their services to members in the metropolitan area including Maryland and Virginia.

Member Services - Monthly support groups, annual holiday party and fall picnic, free publications, individual support and information, emergency financial assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Support Groups - are open to any members who wish to attend. Occasionally have guest speakers, but generally these are informal meetings for support, discussion and socializing. Dates and locations may vary from month to month, so please call the contact person listed below for more information and to RSVP.

Support Group Meetings:

Virginia - Day Group
Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Bob Evans Restaurant across from Potomac Mills Mall, Woodbridge, Virginia, Exit 156 from I-95.
Contact Jill Hill (703) 455-5223

Virginia - Evening Group
Meets the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Bob Evans Restaurant at Old Keene Mill Road and I-95, Springfield, Virginia.
Contact: Jill Hill (703) 455-5223

Maryland/D.C. Group
Meets the third Sunday of each month at various locations. For information, contact Georganne Friedrich at (301) 251-5953.
There will be no meeting in October because of the fall picnic.

Membership Requirements - $45 annual membership fee.

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Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida, Inc.
P.O. Box 1750
Annapolis, Maryland 21404
Phone: 1-888-733-0988
Fax: 1-410-295-9744
cpsb@kennedykrieger.org